Reckoning - 9. Chapter 9

Paul went to the bank and withdrawn the cash to pay Detective Potter for his service. He returned to his residence to pack a few things for his stay at a hotel until Adam finds out who killed Peter and prevent the same fate from happening to him. He put the retainer fee in an envelope with a note with Adam Potter’s name. Paul wondered if the police discovered Peter’s body yet. The video feed sent to him played out the horrific last moment of his friend’s life. He denied access to upload the file.

Paul spotted his passport and wonder if leaving the country was a wise choice. He could stay in contact with Detective Potter through phone and live streams. Once he grabbed his passport off the desk, his cell rang. Paul looked at the caller ID and recognized the name. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up.

“What the fuck?” he said above a whisper.

“What the fuck, indeed,” said a distorted voice.

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Artie drove Detective Chance from the crime scene. AJ observed Artie wasn’t going in the station’s direction.

“Making a detour?” he asked.

“Don’t tell me you’re slipping.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“We came from a murder scene of a person connected to a past case. Where should we go?”

“To speak to Paul Riser. The friend of the decease.”

“Good. You earned yourself a home-cooked meal.”

Artie pulled up to a six-story apartment build parking in front. They exited the car and walked up the brief flight to the front door with a fabric awning. AJ found Paul’s apartment number and pressed it when the door swung open and two males came out talking with each other. They didn’t pay any attention the detectives.

Artie grabbed the door before it closed. “Come on. Let’s use the element of surprise.”

“You and your dramatics,” AJ replied, shaking his head.

The crash occurred fast both felt the breeze the victim made when he passed through the awning colliding into the ground.